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california homemade food act. i am actually coordinating the campaign for it, and it would legalize the sale of certain home it but adams. come talk to me about it if you want to know more. >> that is great. we had a question in the front year earlier. >> [inaudible] >> great. the question is about the companies here in san francisco will be along with a working group or part of this because there are companies or other places that have satellite offices. anyone want to answer that question? >> i do not think we want to limit the voices that are part of the conversation. we need to think about it with a structure is it so we do not have a meeting upon meeting upon meeting, but how we get a lot of voices in, and maybe technology is an answer here. i am a big fan. >> [inaudible]
california homemade food act. i am actually coordinating the campaign for it, and it would legalize the sale of certain home it but adams. come talk to me about it if you want to know more. >> that is great. we had a question in the front year earlier. >> [inaudible] >> great. the question is about the companies here in san francisco will be along with a working group or part of this because there are companies or other places that have satellite offices. anyone want to answer...
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commercial property owners in the state of california have been on a tax holiday since prop 13 and under the reagan and bush eras. and we could use that revenue to fund our public schools and restore jtor city college. >> thank you, miss selby. >> two of the things that are being done this november and i would love for to you vote for both of them, 30 and 38. those are two measures that would raise money for education and money in education is in dire straits. it's okay to vote for both. i also do support gross receipts. and i'm a small business person, and i wanted to let you all know that i have done sort of looked what i pay now $9,000. i have seven employees and i pay $9,000 a year and i will pay $750. so for small businesses the gross receipts actually does help and does not put the burden on the little guy and it is progressive and so it does become progressively as you make more money. many one concern with small businesses there are businesses out there that have a lot of gross receipts, but they have no profit. and this is something that the only thing that concerns about those
commercial property owners in the state of california have been on a tax holiday since prop 13 and under the reagan and bush eras. and we could use that revenue to fund our public schools and restore jtor city college. >> thank you, miss selby. >> two of the things that are being done this november and i would love for to you vote for both of them, 30 and 38. those are two measures that would raise money for education and money in education is in dire straits. it's okay to vote for...
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i would like to thank the sponsors of today's sponsor forum including the university of california-san francisco, hastings college of law, [wo-uflt/] and our media partner sfgtv. we're fortunate to have such an impressive field of candidates. i will begin with the questions. the first question is for miss breed. mr. davis, and mr. resignato. and for the benefit of the audience, i will also project the questions on the screen. please explain your position on whether or under what conditions the san francisco parks and recreation department should be parented to lease park facilitis to food vendors and other commercial enterprises? miss breed? >> hi. london breed. i think that what we see now in the recreation -- i'm sorry, what is the time limit on each of these questions? >> one minute, please. >> i think what we see now is a bit of an abuse in terms of the number of vendors that the city has leased space to in our parks. and parks and recreation is for parks and recreation and not necessarily should be a place where we are leasing space to more vendors than we particularly need in spe
i would like to thank the sponsors of today's sponsor forum including the university of california-san francisco, hastings college of law, [wo-uflt/] and our media partner sfgtv. we're fortunate to have such an impressive field of candidates. i will begin with the questions. the first question is for miss breed. mr. davis, and mr. resignato. and for the benefit of the audience, i will also project the questions on the screen. please explain your position on whether or under what conditions the...
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. >>> a frightening sight off the coast of california. a man on a small fishing boat spotted a dark object in the water. he grabbed his phone and started recording. i might have cone something else, but turns out it was a 14 foot long great white shark which approached the surface but decided to swim away. >> new jersey has filed lawsuits against eight businesses over reports of price gouging in the days after that super storm called sandy. the state's attorney general says seven gas stations and a hotel are accused of hiking prices by almost 60%. that states antigouging laws prohibit more than 10 percent in an emergency. the businesses could be fined up to $10,000 for each offense. >> if you've watched a football game lately, you may have noticed some nfl players looking more fit. that's because some athletes are changing the way they eat and exercise so that they can stay healthier on the field and on in to the future. >> washington red skins line back eer lorenzo alexander is a big guy. his job is to tackle, mowing doub anyone trying t
. >>> a frightening sight off the coast of california. a man on a small fishing boat spotted a dark object in the water. he grabbed his phone and started recording. i might have cone something else, but turns out it was a 14 foot long great white shark which approached the surface but decided to swim away. >> new jersey has filed lawsuits against eight businesses over reports of price gouging in the days after that super storm called sandy. the state's attorney general says seven...
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i'm riding right of the white line. >> reporter: to hit and run in california. both of these riders were unharmed. bicycling have never been more popular. commuting is up 47% nationally. up 80% in bicycle friendly areas. in 2010, 52,000 were injured and 618 killed in urban areas between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00. be victims male. the average age 42. with so many drivers and cyclists sharing the road there's a perception no one is obeying the road. psy cyclists unwilling to stop and stop signs and motorists unwilling to give them the room they need. >> we all have had things thrown at us, pushed off the road. >> reporter: former olympic cyclists is a lawyer representing cyclists. >> they have the same rights that you have. you can pass them. you have to do so safely. >> reporter: back in d.c. the video came in handy. the police found the driver who hit evan wilder. he's plead not guilty to charges of assault and leaving the scene of an accident. >>> we're back in a moment with the surprise shower impossible for the weather man to predict. of washington about the
i'm riding right of the white line. >> reporter: to hit and run in california. both of these riders were unharmed. bicycling have never been more popular. commuting is up 47% nationally. up 80% in bicycle friendly areas. in 2010, 52,000 were injured and 618 killed in urban areas between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00. be victims male. the average age 42. with so many drivers and cyclists sharing the road there's a perception no one is obeying the road. psy cyclists unwilling to stop and stop...
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for example the california state employee's union. they went to shop a hip replacement and they got $15000 to $150,000 they put a limit of $30,000 and all of the helps come back in and said yes, we'll do it for that price. that tells you competition in a free market system works bringing down prices and de do dimunition in service. more we medical care in all kinds of ways, better prices we get and better than obama care. >> but john, i am curious what you think about they go out and search around. and it is it it is 100 percent. and there is no reason. and thyself guys need to have pencil and ledger system in the computer world. they need to be transparent. it is complications . and let me and you and that is it a version of health care over seas. you think we can fix the problems we have here in this country? >> it might be. this is the greatest country in the world. you hope you get health care on your door step. it costs every american $8000 a year. that is two can half more than other industrialized nations. doubles pay double wh
for example the california state employee's union. they went to shop a hip replacement and they got $15000 to $150,000 they put a limit of $30,000 and all of the helps come back in and said yes, we'll do it for that price. that tells you competition in a free market system works bringing down prices and de do dimunition in service. more we medical care in all kinds of ways, better prices we get and better than obama care. >> but john, i am curious what you think about they go out and...
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things turned quite ugly for a funny car driver as judge but was dogged exploded into a fireball in california the engine burst sending the bodywork flying but luckily the dead devil escaped unhurt and even went on to top that qualifying session but not before the engineers had spent the night with building his car and that and that's to be good enough to also help them seal his maiden championship title three days later. while on friday there was another goal this time arguably the ultimate team effort in a belgian league match twenty year old eye on the part of the spectacularly volley of home what proved to be the winner in the locker rooms too long when it's time to stand on the edge off of his teammates have made some sterling use of their own the skills the south african has now sprawled in four straight matches. and on saturday there was a great example of recycling as team oracle usa news pieces of their wrecked america's cup captain are out to compete in the san francisco stop of the but look time series as you see teams attempted to defy gravity in style appropriate up until november
things turned quite ugly for a funny car driver as judge but was dogged exploded into a fireball in california the engine burst sending the bodywork flying but luckily the dead devil escaped unhurt and even went on to top that qualifying session but not before the engineers had spent the night with building his car and that and that's to be good enough to also help them seal his maiden championship title three days later. while on friday there was another goal this time arguably the ultimate...
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semac and california music and culture association is having a mixer with the supervisor candidates that are going to be elected november 6 and some of the current supervisors will be there. it's going to be at 6:00 o'clock at cafe denorde and everyone is invited to that. 29 of october in a couple of weeks. >> are we still voting? >> we voteed. >> you voted. >> but you have permits on then and the week of thanksgiving and don't let me down. >> any other comments by the commissioners? okay do we have public comment by the comments of the commissioners. seeing none the last item is new business and fiewrght agenda items. anyone want to request a future agenda item? >> i want to request that we hear from the sisters of perpetual indulgence and i dropped the email and i didn't send it and i want to reiterate they made improvements and it's important that we put that out there too and i would like to hear from them. their pink saturday was much better. >> very good. anybody else? >> is there any discussion on halloween here. >> we don't do halloween anymore. >> okay. just curious. >> hallowee
semac and california music and culture association is having a mixer with the supervisor candidates that are going to be elected november 6 and some of the current supervisors will be there. it's going to be at 6:00 o'clock at cafe denorde and everyone is invited to that. 29 of october in a couple of weeks. >> are we still voting? >> we voteed. >> you voted. >> but you have permits on then and the week of thanksgiving and don't let me down. >> any other comments by...
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but instead of disabled california sunshine, airport from san diego to go. it even rained in the desert in palm springs during their lunch ends at the home of former british ambassador walter annenberg.braving the when the queen insisted onhe bringing elements to tour the for granted is 208-acre estate,e she hopped into the maintenancel car that was filled with mops and brooms. reagan had promised the queenren horseback at his rancho del see yellow on a mountaintop near santa barbara. the relentless downpour fd of drive vehicles to climb the 7 miles of hair-thin turns up the mountain. despite concerns about the dangers the queen was eager to take the treacherous dirt wearing black leather boots and a macintosh. she says, if we can get there, let's go. the ride on horseback had to be canceled. a thick slog blocks the view, but the two couples had a lunch of tacos and enchiladas and three fried beans. that was so enjoyable, the queen said, especially they used beans. [laughter] in san francisco there was a black-tie dinner in honor of a queen and prince philip
but instead of disabled california sunshine, airport from san diego to go. it even rained in the desert in palm springs during their lunch ends at the home of former british ambassador walter annenberg.braving the when the queen insisted onhe bringing elements to tour the for granted is 208-acre estate,e she hopped into the maintenancel car that was filled with mops and brooms. reagan had promised the queenren horseback at his rancho del see yellow on a mountaintop near santa barbara. the...
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. >> well, a near tragedy in southern california tonight. a pilot from his passenger, they are recovered after making an emergency landing. they said it was headed for the airport when they lost power. and that plane equipped the fence. the pilot and the passenger, they crawled out of the wreckage, listed in fair condition. the cause is under investigation. >>> three people from the bay area are among four killed in the crash. they all collided head on along highway 50 last night. a man, woman, child, all from san francisco, died in the prius. >>> well, congested this weekend by the holiday shoppers. they were heading for the mall or the main street businesses. that's $3 million more than last year with an explosion of shoppers using the mobile devices to find the best deals, nearly double that of last year. >> that adds up to about $59 billion in spending this year compared to $52 billion last year. >> of course, even more shopping tomorrow on cyber monday, expected to be the biggest online shopping day of the year for the third year in a r
. >> well, a near tragedy in southern california tonight. a pilot from his passenger, they are recovered after making an emergency landing. they said it was headed for the airport when they lost power. and that plane equipped the fence. the pilot and the passenger, they crawled out of the wreckage, listed in fair condition. the cause is under investigation. >>> three people from the bay area are among four killed in the crash. they all collided head on along highway 50 last...
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. >> tomorrow california lottery officials will reveal the name of a woman who nearly lost a $23 million jackpot. the woman bought the winning ticket for her mother back in may. according to "the los angeles times," she both forgot about the ticket until lottery officials published this photo and the daughter saw herself in the paper this week. the ticket was in her glove compartment the whole time. jackpot was set to expire in three weeks, at which point all 23 million would have gone to the california school system. oh, my goodness! >> close call. >> ma, you see that lotto ticket? no, honey, i'm not sure. okay. that's cool. >> i cannot imagine what it would feel like to know you almost, almost messed up on $23 million. >> right. >>> kind of cold out there tonight, doug. >> it's chilly. it is. that's the way it's going to be for the next couple of days, maybe, as i mentioned, the next two weeks potentially. out there right now, let's take a look, for the record, look at this, a beautiful shot, the world war ii monument as well as the washington monumen great shot out there this evening.
. >> tomorrow california lottery officials will reveal the name of a woman who nearly lost a $23 million jackpot. the woman bought the winning ticket for her mother back in may. according to "the los angeles times," she both forgot about the ticket until lottery officials published this photo and the daughter saw herself in the paper this week. the ticket was in her glove compartment the whole time. jackpot was set to expire in three weeks, at which point all 23 million would...
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the california initiative banning gay marriage. they are expected to meet this week to decide which cases it will hear next year. >>> well, a new pastor sent packing by one of san francisco's oldest black congregations. cbs 5 reporter on if the congregation wanted nothing to do with their newly hired leader. [music] >> reporter: the joyful noise coming from the church could not drown out an issue on a lot of minds this morning. the new pastor, reverend hunter. >> i ask of you heavenly father to touch the heart of the pastor of this church. >> reverend hunter was ill today according to church leaders so a fill in took place and most people here are glad. >> he is not someone that that i think should lead our flock. >> reporter: he was appointed by the bishop who swapped to the church's former leader with hunter who came from l.a. a quick google search reveals hunter might come with baggage, accusations of financial issues and sexual harassments. >> now, you make some mistakes, fine, say you made some mistakes but some people wanted
the california initiative banning gay marriage. they are expected to meet this week to decide which cases it will hear next year. >>> well, a new pastor sent packing by one of san francisco's oldest black congregations. cbs 5 reporter on if the congregation wanted nothing to do with their newly hired leader. [music] >> reporter: the joyful noise coming from the church could not drown out an issue on a lot of minds this morning. the new pastor, reverend hunter. >> i ask of...
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do you have that answer. >> that's a good question and it's definitely county specific in california they noticed because i have done training in this program in different counties and i always invite the local da and the probation department and there are nuisances in every state and county and everyone wants to help. no one says no. they ask what they need to do to get on board and everybody is making it work and ways of it fitting in their system. >> there are a number of definitions of restorative justice i noticed and going to bullying prevention conversations in the country. some of them areis bad on native american tribal practices and i remember one teacher of restorative justice that did training in a lot of schools and talking about how there was a child who had offended another child. i guess some kind of social aggression problem and they created a circle of justice where each party brings, both the victim and the offender bring in people close to them and the offender was asked "okay who do you want to bring in with you" and he was a foster child just new to his latest s
do you have that answer. >> that's a good question and it's definitely county specific in california they noticed because i have done training in this program in different counties and i always invite the local da and the probation department and there are nuisances in every state and county and everyone wants to help. no one says no. they ask what they need to do to get on board and everybody is making it work and ways of it fitting in their system. >> there are a number of...
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this was is largest jackpot ever, but, california is not one of them. the previous top powerball prize was $365 million won in 2006 by a group of conagra group of food workers in lincoln, nebraska, and you can bet they are not working anymore. >> no, but we are not getting a chance unless we drive to oregon, nevada or arizona. so, if you are going there, you may want to pick up a ticket. >>> but in sports the warriors look for a home in minnesota. >> and stanford make as bit a of team history and is still in the hunt for a pack 10 title. >>> good morning, everyone. in stanford football history no team has ever beaten three ranked teams three weeks in a row until last night. stefon taylor cias in from 1 yard out. 36-yards shy behind sanford's rushing record. on the ensuing kick-off, the ball is popped loose. picks up the loose ball and runs it in for another stanford touchdown. the cardinals win 35-17. they will face ucla friday for the pack 12 title. notre dame looking to punch their ticket against usc. notre dame withins it 22-13. the fighting irish ar
this was is largest jackpot ever, but, california is not one of them. the previous top powerball prize was $365 million won in 2006 by a group of conagra group of food workers in lincoln, nebraska, and you can bet they are not working anymore. >> no, but we are not getting a chance unless we drive to oregon, nevada or arizona. so, if you are going there, you may want to pick up a ticket. >>> but in sports the warriors look for a home in minnesota. >> and stanford make as...
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even in this place, even in san francisco, california and northern california, which has got to be if not the most tolerant place in the country certainly amuck the most tolerance and diverse places in the community, this is what i was hearing out in the community and it's something we wanted to get involved in. and i'm so grateful that as a result of that all of you have agreed to come together to have a conversation about this issue with us included. i can't tell you how much we appreciate it. so thank you very much for being here. as i said, we're grailsd with the presence of everybody who is anybody on this issue. people who have been involved in this issue for a long time who understand it much better than we do, we are here to learn from you and to be part of the discussion. we've got federal, state and local policy makers, elected officials, educators, law enforcement officials and leaders from the private and public sector, all of whom have traveled here from washington, dc from sacramento and all over the bay area. so thank you for being here today. we are grateful for an opp
even in this place, even in san francisco, california and northern california, which has got to be if not the most tolerant place in the country certainly amuck the most tolerance and diverse places in the community, this is what i was hearing out in the community and it's something we wanted to get involved in. and i'm so grateful that as a result of that all of you have agreed to come together to have a conversation about this issue with us included. i can't tell you how much we appreciate...
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but instead of the fabled california sunshine, it poured from san diego to san francisco. it even rained out in the desert in palm springs during their emotion at their home of former british ambassador walter adams. when the queen insisted on braving the elements to tour the grounds of the 200 acre estate, she hopped into the maintenance car that was filled with mops and brooms. reagan had promised the queen a western-style ride on horseback, on a mountaintop near santa barbara. the relentless downpour forced the host to arrange 4 wheel drive vehicles to climb the seven miles of hair can turns up the mountain. despite concerns about the dangers, of the queen was eager to take the treacherous route, out wearing black rubber boots and a macintosh, she said if we can get there, let's go. the ride on horseback had to be canceled and a thick fog blocked the view but the two couples at a lunch of pacos, enchiladas and retried beans. the queen said to reagan's deputy chief of staff on their ride back down the mountain, that was so enjoyable, especially the use beans. in san fran
but instead of the fabled california sunshine, it poured from san diego to san francisco. it even rained out in the desert in palm springs during their emotion at their home of former british ambassador walter adams. when the queen insisted on braving the elements to tour the grounds of the 200 acre estate, she hopped into the maintenance car that was filled with mops and brooms. reagan had promised the queen a western-style ride on horseback, on a mountaintop near santa barbara. the relentless...
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big storm, center's now in california but the cold air in place and the moisture coming up into the cold. we've got snow in the rockies especially in the mountains here. they're going to be parts of montana that get 2 feet of wind driven snow. for us we're saying good-bye to the nor'easter. it's right there. and slowly scooting off toward the east. high pressure's building in. and we're going to be in great shape the next couple of days. in fact our futurecast nice and quiet. little warm front late tonight early tomorrow may produce a few clouds and even a stray shower across pennsylvania. but tomorrow morning, notice a couple of clouds here and there coming across the region. they should be passing by lunchtime and a sunny and milder afternoon as the winds kicking up out of the south as we head -- and southwest into sunday. that's going to boost temperatures even warmer for sunday. so the forecast today, 60s this afternoon. mild. tonight back in the 40s and some 30s again. outside the beltway. tomorrow 65 with perhaps a few more clouds in the morning but a sunny afternoon. sunday dry, g
big storm, center's now in california but the cold air in place and the moisture coming up into the cold. we've got snow in the rockies especially in the mountains here. they're going to be parts of montana that get 2 feet of wind driven snow. for us we're saying good-bye to the nor'easter. it's right there. and slowly scooting off toward the east. high pressure's building in. and we're going to be in great shape the next couple of days. in fact our futurecast nice and quiet. little warm front...
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california was always his home. what i will most remember about chris is how thoughtful he was and how people were drawn to him. chancellor wu wrote when chris was appointed ambassador, friends, professional acquaintances contacted me to encourage me to reach out to him. he was so well thought of. i sent a hand-written card and to my surprise he returned the correspondence with his own handwritten note. that would be very much like chris. he appreciated and enjoyed interactions with people. in fact, our friend chris highland put it very eloquently when he said, chris was the finest among us. more than his obviously charms, he was a man of substance and humility. at parties, dinners and gatherings he spent little times talking about himself and his accomplishments. only when he was forced to. instead he asked people about their lives, their views, their accomplishments. he always focused on ther people rather than himself. this is true and never changed. i believe it was central to his success in washington and aroun
california was always his home. what i will most remember about chris is how thoughtful he was and how people were drawn to him. chancellor wu wrote when chris was appointed ambassador, friends, professional acquaintances contacted me to encourage me to reach out to him. he was so well thought of. i sent a hand-written card and to my surprise he returned the correspondence with his own handwritten note. that would be very much like chris. he appreciated and enjoyed interactions with people. in...
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we'll see a very strong jet stream, aiming along the northern california coast. the bay area, on the outer fringe of this, monday, tuesday, a chance of rain, north of santa rosa you will see the rain at times, especially come tuesday. but the area south of san francisco, down tards san jose you may see highs in the upper 60s, close to 70. so now, the future cast, close to monday, tuesday, the san francisco bay area is dry, ongoing rain, areas north of santa rosa by monday, tuesday, could see another couple of inches of rain. this on top of the one and a half inches of rain we've seen. around the bay area, what you find as we wake up to the santa clara valley, heavy drizzle, light rainshowers early in the day of the transitioning south of morgan hill as we head through the afternoon. and then see a bit of a drier finish to the week i think for most of the bay area. temperatures in the east bay, low-to-mid 60s around pleasantton and livermore, close to 60 in san francisco. upper 50s to near low 60s around the north bay. as we see clouds spilling in, the filtered su
we'll see a very strong jet stream, aiming along the northern california coast. the bay area, on the outer fringe of this, monday, tuesday, a chance of rain, north of santa rosa you will see the rain at times, especially come tuesday. but the area south of san francisco, down tards san jose you may see highs in the upper 60s, close to 70. so now, the future cast, close to monday, tuesday, the san francisco bay area is dry, ongoing rain, areas north of santa rosa by monday, tuesday, could see...
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if not same-sex marriage could soon be legal in california. >> more americans shopped than ever before. 247 million americans shopped at stores or online. that is up 9% from last year. they spent $59 billion, nearly 313% more than 2011. and it's not over by a long shot. >> reporter: shopping, it's america's biggest past time this holiday season, one huge sales event following another. >> it's become free cyber week. >> cyber week started with cyber monday. that is when people return to their work computers after the thanksgiving week and start by christmas gifts online and the shopping frenzy turns from this to this. buying is just a mouse click away. online sales are on the rise. here are the numbers. consumers spent $11 billion on black friday that is down 2% from last year. early shopping on thanksgiving day may have cut into numbers. they rose more than 17% for online sales and 20% on friday. you may not find the cheapest deals online. some merchants may hold back on steeper discounts until the first week in december. >> there are still deals to be had. you have to shop smart from
if not same-sex marriage could soon be legal in california. >> more americans shopped than ever before. 247 million americans shopped at stores or online. that is up 9% from last year. they spent $59 billion, nearly 313% more than 2011. and it's not over by a long shot. >> reporter: shopping, it's america's biggest past time this holiday season, one huge sales event following another. >> it's become free cyber week. >> cyber week started with cyber monday. that is when...
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in these positions she advocated for public school students in california, focusing on achievement and opportunity gaps, improving can urriculum and instructional quality and ensuring quality education for everybody. she served as an advisor on education issues on a number of private ipbs institutions, she is a teacher, a lawyer, and a very influential voice on all policy matters. she was also passionate about ending this issue of bullying and bringing everyone together to stop this disturbing trend so please welcome assistant secretary for civil rights, ruslyn lee. as i said, our moderator is not always our lieutenant governor, of course he needs to introduction -- no, i get to say something. i get to say something. as everyone in this room knows, youngest mayor in 100 years, right? youngest mayor in 100 years when he was elected 10 years ago and he has remained an effective and visionary leader for everyone. mayor newsom gained worldwide recognition when he granted marriage licenses to same sex couples in 2004. we all remember those moving pictures of smiling couples on the steps of
in these positions she advocated for public school students in california, focusing on achievement and opportunity gaps, improving can urriculum and instructional quality and ensuring quality education for everybody. she served as an advisor on education issues on a number of private ipbs institutions, she is a teacher, a lawyer, and a very influential voice on all policy matters. she was also passionate about ending this issue of bullying and bringing everyone together to stop this disturbing...
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i can tell you this is a secretary for california as well. [applause] whether it's riverside county, whether it's los angeles, whether it's the central valley, whether it's the san francisco bay area secretary lahood has been responsible. he's been available for phone calls. he's listened to the reasons for projects and he has moved ahead. would you give him a big round of applause please. [applause] >> well, it's time to say a prayer. it's bottom of the ninth. they have two on and one out, so everybody -- if the giants win this i think they can win the series but they need to win this so let it happen please. i can't tell you how important i feel this project is. i also can't tell you how hard it is to build anything in san francisco, so this project must move ahead. i think commerce depends on it and i think people depend on it. nancy said it very well but let me just say what the ridership is expected to be. when this central subway opens in 2019 daily ridership along the third street line is estimated to be 43,700. this is expected to ris
i can tell you this is a secretary for california as well. [applause] whether it's riverside county, whether it's los angeles, whether it's the central valley, whether it's the san francisco bay area secretary lahood has been responsible. he's been available for phone calls. he's listened to the reasons for projects and he has moved ahead. would you give him a big round of applause please. [applause] >> well, it's time to say a prayer. it's bottom of the ninth. they have two on and one...
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commercial property owners in the state of california have been on a tax holiday since prop 13 and under the reagan and bush eras. and we could use that revenue to fund our public schools and restore jtor city college. >> thank you, miss selby. >> two of the things that are being done this november and i would love for to you vote for both of them, 30 and 38. those are two measures that would raise money for education and money in education is in dire straits. it's okay to vote for both. i also do support gross receipts. and i'm a small business person, and i wanted to let you all know that i have done sort of looked what i pay now $9,000. i have seven employees and i pay $9,000 a year and i will pay $750. so for small businesses the gross receipts actually does help and does not put the burden on the little guy and it is progressive and so it does become progressively as you make more money. many one concern with small businesses there are businesses out there that have a lot of gross receipts, but they have no profit. and this is something that the only thing that concerns about those
commercial property owners in the state of california have been on a tax holiday since prop 13 and under the reagan and bush eras. and we could use that revenue to fund our public schools and restore jtor city college. >> thank you, miss selby. >> two of the things that are being done this november and i would love for to you vote for both of them, 30 and 38. those are two measures that would raise money for education and money in education is in dire straits. it's okay to vote for...
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the larger amount is if we bring in the park service and the state of california, which at this point we don't need to do, we just need the san francisco public utilities commission to get off their butts and start to think about the future more effectively. this really boils down it a 21st century versus the 20th century view of water. sean says our future is secure. it isn't. anyone who thinks our future water supply is going to be coming from the tuolome river is crazy. the one thing we know about climate change is we have to change our water sources. again, we don't recycle any water. we're going to start importing water from daly city next week. we have some plans on the books to do 4 million gals by 2035. that's a fraction. the san francisco business times recbltly said san francisco's plans for the future are baby steps and it's disgraceful. prop f is about getting us away from that vision and getting us to plan for the future. >> sean, as a wrap up, the dollars that we're talking about here, whether it's a values debate, that's one thing, that's some of the language that i res
the larger amount is if we bring in the park service and the state of california, which at this point we don't need to do, we just need the san francisco public utilities commission to get off their butts and start to think about the future more effectively. this really boils down it a 21st century versus the 20th century view of water. sean says our future is secure. it isn't. anyone who thinks our future water supply is going to be coming from the tuolome river is crazy. the one thing we know...
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california, arizona, nevada, hawaii, it's a three territories and three countries in the pacific. and i could tell you that i have moved around my region. i've been working with the hiv/aids and other communities throughout our region. do you know how many people have said to me, i got my information through san francisco? (applause) >> that is something to be really proud of. you know, i'll tell you a little bit of a personal story as we -- i move on. imagine september 16th, 1991, your young 29 year old, gay man living in washington, d.c., fulfilling your dream to be a lobbyist. and your physician calls. hi, sam. hi, herb. imagine i had hair, i had very curly hair. [laughter] >> and bill wilson has pictures of it and i know he's here. and he said, herb, i think you ought to come to my office. and i said, why? and he said, because, you know, you had some tests recently. i know, i had the flu, i came in, i did some tests. what's up? you need to come to my office. and these are the pills. and a week-and-a-half ago sunday, september 16th, 2012, as i sat in the synagogue during rosh h
california, arizona, nevada, hawaii, it's a three territories and three countries in the pacific. and i could tell you that i have moved around my region. i've been working with the hiv/aids and other communities throughout our region. do you know how many people have said to me, i got my information through san francisco? (applause) >> that is something to be really proud of. you know, i'll tell you a little bit of a personal story as we -- i move on. imagine september 16th, 1991, your...